Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Muffins, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack. Infused with warm cinnamon and fresh apples, these muffins combine the creamy tang of Greek yogurt with a tender crumb, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and spice in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Produce
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking when the batter is prepared.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Then fold in the diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper cups or lightly greased, filling each cup about three-quarters full for even rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins onto a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their moist texture.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; fold gently until combined.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, Greek yogurt muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, apple snack
